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The main transport pipeline has ruptured, the water supply of the Brcko area has been affected.
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The main transport pipeline has ruptured, the water supply of the Brcko area has been affected.

A major water pipeline has burst in Brcko, disrupting the city's water supply. The incident occurred on one of two main pipelines supplying water to the city, specifically the 315mm diameter pipe in Ćumurovića Street. Officials from the Water Supply and Sewerage Unit, led by Uroš Vojnović, stated that the rupture was detected after a sudden increase in water consumption was noticed early in the morning. To prevent the depletion of the Vrankićka water tower and potential system failure, temporary reductions in water supply were implemented. Repairs are expected to be completed by the end of the day, but pressure issues may persist in certain areas like Suljagića Sokak and Klanac. Vojnović attributed the incident to extreme heat, increased water usage, and the aging infrastructure, noting that the affected pipeline was installed in the 1980s and is prone to wear. He emphasized the need for rational water use, particularly avoiding filling private pools from the municipal supply, which could exacerbate supply problems. While new pipeline construction is planned, Vojnović stressed that comprehensive reconstruction of the existing network is necessary for long-term solutions.

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The main transport pipeline has ruptured, the water supply of the Brcko area has been affected.

A major water pipeline has burst in Brcko, disrupting the city's water supply. The incident occurred on one of two main pipelines supplying water to the city, specifically the 315mm diameter pipe in Ćumurovića Street. Officials from the Water Supply and Sewerage Unit, led by Uroš Vojnović, stated that the rupture was detected after a sudden increase in water consumption was noticed early in the morning. To prevent the depletion of the Vrankićka water tower and potential system failure, temporary reductions in water supply were implemented. Repairs are expected to be completed by the end of the day, but pressure issues may persist in certain areas like Suljagića Sokak and Klanac. Vojnović attributed the incident to extreme heat, increased water usage, and the aging infrastructure, noting that the affected pipeline was installed in the 1980s and is prone to wear. He emphasized the need for rational water use, particularly avoiding filling private pools from the municipal supply, which could exacerbate supply problems. While new pipeline construction is planned, Vojnović stressed that comprehensive reconstruction of the existing network is necessary for long-term solutions.

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